2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 221 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Cadillac Catera 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 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
