2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Mustang (326 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mustang 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Almera
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 0 HP
Torque 326 Nm 138 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 60 L