1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, both 1996 Ford Mondeo and 1996 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Rover 400.
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 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mondeo | 1996 Rover 400 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Mondeo | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |