2004 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 407 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2004 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2004 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Vibe | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
