2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 49 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (332 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (331 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
