2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Mondeo | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mondeo | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |