1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 63 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1993 Nissan Serena 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 1993 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Serena |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
