2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 655 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, 2005 Ford Freestar (336 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Freestar 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Freestar Almera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3802 cc 1597 cc
Horse Power 190 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 138 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1285 kg
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 60 L