2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 382 kg more than 2004 Kia Shuma.
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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2004 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
