1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1993 Ford Mondeo and 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 460 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo. 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, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mondeo | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
