2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mondeo | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
