2003 Ford Mondeo vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mondeo and 2003 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. 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, 2003 Suzuki Ignis (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mondeo | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mondeo | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.7 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
