2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. 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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Primera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |
