2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 13 kg more than 2002 Lancia Lybra.
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, 2002 Lancia Lybra (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mondeo | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
