2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
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 Ford Mondeo (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75. 2004 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mondeo | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Mondeo | 75 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1283 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |