2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 199 kg more than 2002 Seat Cordoba. 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 Seat Cordoba (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |