1973 Nissan President vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 27 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Nissan President 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan President | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | President | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2973 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |