1957 DKW F 93 vs. 1996 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 305 kg more than 1957 DKW F 93. 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW F 93 | 1996 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | F 93 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
