1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 568 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | President |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
