2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Croma 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Croma (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 60 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 Fiat Croma (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Croma | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |
