2012 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daihatsu Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daihatsu Move would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 817 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Move. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Move. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mondeo | 2004 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mondeo | Move |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
