2010 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Murano and 2010 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Murano weights approximately 363 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Murano | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Murano | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4788 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |
