2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2002 Ford Mondeo and 2002 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 48 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
