1988 Nissan Sunny vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 507 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Sunny | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Sunny | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1269 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |