2001 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2001 Ford Focus 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 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 167 kg more than 2001 Ford Focus. 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (183 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Focus | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1357 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
