2002 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 348 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |