2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 600 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 103 kg more than 1995 Rover 600.
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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 600. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | 600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
