2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus 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 1,597 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 354 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (123 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |