1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 344 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
