2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 59 L |
