1996 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 32 kg more than 2002 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 2002 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1283 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |