2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Mondeo | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
