2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 3 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 914 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
