2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Fiat 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 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |