1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Fiat 2300.
Because 1967 Fiat 2300 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 1967 Fiat 2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 2300 | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
