1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 58 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
