2003 Ford Mondeo vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mondeo and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 86 kg more than 2003 Ford Mondeo. 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 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mondeo | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Mondeo | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |