2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1192 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, 2006 Ford Focus (178 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Almera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |