2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Saturn L were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Saturn L.
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 (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Mondeo | L |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
