2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Nissan Altima (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima 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:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Altima | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |