2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 274 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mondeo | Outlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |