2007 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2007 Ford S-Max and 2007 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford S-Max (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Almera. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 498 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Almera. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford S-Max | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | S-Max | Almera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |