1979 Holden Gemini vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 328 kg more than 1979 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Holden Gemini 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 1979 Holden Gemini. 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, 2002 Ford Mondeo (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini. 2002 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1979 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1979 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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