2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2007 SsangYong Kyron are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 496 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 (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Mondeo | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
