2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 52 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2009 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
