2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 158 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
