1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 271 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. 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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mondeo | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Santana |
Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |