2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2001 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mondeo and 2001 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 441 kg more than 2001 Seat Cordoba. 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 (178 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2001 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mondeo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
