2010 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2010 Ford Mondeo and 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 9 kg more than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Mondeo | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
