2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 523 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |