2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (57 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (89 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Atos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Atos | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Atos | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 884 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |