2012 Ford Mondeo vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1020 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 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2013 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Mondeo | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Armada |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1981 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |