2005 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
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 (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
