2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Doblo 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Fiat Doblo. 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 Ford Mondeo (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Doblo | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
