2001 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Barchetta and 2001 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (183 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Barchetta | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Barchetta | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1357 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |