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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 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 800 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Kia Carnival 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. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1896 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |