2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 795 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2967 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 59 L |