2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 683 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Cuore | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 2198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |