2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus 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 1,597 cc, 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 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 (138 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Almera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |