2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 748 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 MCC Smart 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 MCC Smart. 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 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Mondeo | Smart |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
