2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP) has 187 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 132 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 2006 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Almera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |