2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1726 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 2007 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 2007 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (162 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2007 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. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Almera | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Almera | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4604 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2856 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
