2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Mondeo | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 78 L |
