2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
