2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mondeo | Jimny |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |