1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mondeo | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
