2003 Holden Barina vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 424 kg more than 2003 Holden Barina. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Barina | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Barina | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
