Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo 2003 engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford Mondeo 1996, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Ford Mondeo 1996. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo 2003 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo 1996, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo 2003 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Mondeo 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Scorpio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 1996 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Mondeo 1996 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Ford Mondeo 2003 is larger. Ford Mondeo 2003 is 13 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo 1996, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo 2003 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1610 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo 2003 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo 1996, which means Ford Mondeo 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`955 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`435 kg | 1`373 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 582 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo 1996 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo 2003, so Ford Mondeo 2003 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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