1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 232 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 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 | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
