2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 3 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. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 528 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.
Because 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Mondeo | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |