2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 659 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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 (178 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |
