2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 493 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
