2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 56 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Maxima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |