2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 422 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Mondeo | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
