2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 971 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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 (170 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Almera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
