2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2000 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 153 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Zafira.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2000 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mondeo | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
