2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. 2001 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2005 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Vibe | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |