2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 558 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 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Pathfinder | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |