2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 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 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 820 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 2261 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.8 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 | 740 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |