2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mondeo and 2004 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2004 Nissan 350Z 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 2004 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (373 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
