2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Mondeo | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
