2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 412 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona 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 Ford Mondeo (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Retona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
