2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma. 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 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Croma | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |