2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 2011 Nissan Titan. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mondeo | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 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 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
