2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 612 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.
Because 2005 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (185 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Almera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |