2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Ford C-MAX 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 116 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX. 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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford C-MAX | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | C-MAX | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
