2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 153 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
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 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |