1995 Ford Mondeo vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, both 1995 Ford Mondeo and 1995 Renault Sport Spider were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 1995 Renault Sport Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mondeo. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mondeo | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mondeo | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
