2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 563 kg more than 1998 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Avella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |
