1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 37 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
