2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Suzuki Aerio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 413 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
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 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mondeo | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
