1999 Ford Mondeo vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, both 1999 Ford Mondeo and 1999 Lotus GT 1 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Because 1999 Lotus GT 1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lotus GT 1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (181 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mondeo | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mondeo | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |