2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Lada Kalina

To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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 (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Mondeo 2009 Lada Kalina
Make Ford Lada
Model Mondeo Kalina
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 223 HP 58 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.4 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 50 L


 

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