2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2005 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac DeVille 2005 Ford Mondeo
Make Cadillac Ford
Model DeVille Mondeo
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4570 cc 1753 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1879 kg 1364 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 59 L


 

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