2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (144 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 2002 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Vibe | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |