2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 281 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Almera (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Almera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |