2001 BMW Compact vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW Compact 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 2001 BMW Compact. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (172 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Compact | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
