2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 766 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Seicento | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Seicento | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |