2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2008 Ford F-450 and 2008 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Ford F-450 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 2008 Ford F-450. 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm) has 743 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford F-450 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Ford Nissan
Model F-450 Almera
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6400 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 0 HP
Torque 881 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 6670 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 4390 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 60 L


 

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