The New Beast Vs The Old Beast
| Ford Mondeo Zetec-S | Vauxhall Calibra | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Engine | 2.5 Litre V6 24V | 2.0 Litre 8V |
| Power | 168 BHP@6000 rpm | 115 BHP@5200 rpm |
| Torque | 220 Nm@4250 rpm | 169.0 Nm@2600 rpm |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 secs | 9.5 secs |
| Top Speed | 134 mph | 127 mph |
| Impressions | ||
| General Feel | Very subdued, refined and understated | Lots of torque at very low RPMs and tactile |
| Steering | Ultralight. Electric PAS. Almost no road feedback | Heavy. Pneumatic PAS. Lots of road feedback |
| Suspension | Softer but bit of body roll. | Hard sports car suspension. No body roll in corners. |
| Styling | Mondeo + Full body kit + 18Inch Low profile tyres. | Timeless Classic. |
| My Conclusion | New age but too refined | Old School fun car |
Your conclusion ?
posted by FunkiBluDawg @ 11:29 am
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