2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2001 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mondeo and 2001 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 03-Sep (230 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 81 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 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 Saab 03-Sep (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2001 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Mondeo | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
