2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |