2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 4 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Stagea |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |