2004 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 347 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (162 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Almera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1769 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1130 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
