2006 Nissan Almera vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (113 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Almera weights approximately 46 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Almera | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Almera | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 280 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |