2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2001 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Vectra would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2001 Holden Vectra are equipped with a 2,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Holden Vectra. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 178 kg more than 2001 Holden Vectra. 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 (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2001 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mondeo | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
