2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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, 2006 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mondeo | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |