2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
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 (208 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mondeo | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
