2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (216 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mondeo | Carisma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |