1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 276 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
