2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 484 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Atos. 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Mondeo | Atos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
