2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2002 Ford Mondeo and 2004 Ford Five Hundred are equipped with a 2,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 224 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mondeo | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mondeo | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |