2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Astro 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 472 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.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Astro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Astro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Astro | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
