2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Daewoo Kalos and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Kalos | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1148 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
