2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Almera and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 701 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. 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 Falcon (391 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Almera | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Almera | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
