1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 148 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Crew 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 1998 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mondeo | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Crew |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |