2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2002 Ford Mondeo and 2002 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Saab 03-Sep (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 56 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Saab 03-Sep (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Mondeo | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
