2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2001 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mondeo and 2001 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 642 kg more than 2001 Mazda Laputa. 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 (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa. 2001 Mazda Laputa has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2001 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mondeo | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
