2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2000 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.

Because 2000 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mondeo 2000 Ford Mustang
Make Ford Ford
Model Mondeo Mustang
Year Released 2005 2000
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 408 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81.6 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 89.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1458 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2580 mm


 

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