2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 19 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada 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 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
