2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 139 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.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Sportage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Kia Sportage 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. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |
