1995 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 299 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
