1962 Fiat Berline vs. 2000 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2000 Ford Mondeo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 52 kg more than 2000 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Fiat Berline 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 1962 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 2000 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Berline | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
