2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Saturn Relay 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. 2005 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Mondeo | Relay |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |