2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (149 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 59 L |
