2004 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2004 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet S-10 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | S-10 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |