2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 168 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Murano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 82 L |