2002 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2002 BMW 318 and 2002 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2002 BMW 318 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 2002 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1283 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |