2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 329 kg more than 2004 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Stilo | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
