1999 Ford Mondeo vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, both 1999 Ford Mondeo and 1999 Rover 75 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Ford Mondeo. 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, 1999 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (181 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mondeo | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Mondeo | 75 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |