2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Suzuki Liana 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 9 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Liana. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Mondeo | Liana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
