Just been out in a Mondeo Mk3 2.5v6 and it pulls like a bloody train. Why is it so much faster and torqueir than the omega?

Matt

immortal wrote on 07. Apr 2011 at 21:43:

Just been out in a Mondeo Mk3 2.5v6 and it pulls like a bloody train. Why is it so much faster and torqueir than the omega? Matt

Id say its a few 100 kg's lighter.

That's better than mk1/2 V6 Mondeos, which drive just like a 4pot with a bit more go. They're all revs and no torque.

DOnt know if this was tuned but it absolutely flew , took a roundabout at about 5-6mph and was in third and it just pulled from nothing all through to the red line in 1 seamless powerband. Car shite but the engine is a masterpiece!

Was it an st? even if its not the fact its a lighter car then an omega might have something to do with it being quicker, omegas also tend to feel a bit slower then the actually are too.

Dan282 wrote on 07. Apr 2011 at 21:46:

immortal wrote on 07. Apr 2011 at 21:43: Just been out in a Mondeo Mk3 2.5v6 and it pulls like a bloody train. Why is it so much faster and torqueir than the omega? Matt Id say its a few 100 kg's lighter.

I'd imagine being lighter would have something to do with it. I had a V6 Cavalier before the Omega and as well as being wrong wheel drive was much quicker than the Omega. (both autos)

Was it an ST?
Matthew

I thought the Mk3's had a blower on them.

I recall driving one a few years ago adn was not that impressed as it lacked low down grunt  followed by a spade full then a fast drop off.

Hi,

Blower as in turbo you mean?

No turbo , this pulled clean from nowt up until 7k so it might have been tuned?

Matt

Quote:

Was it an ST

This usually means sports models in Ford lineup.
Something like GTI  in volkswagen

like them,but arn't they front wheel drive maybe why they seem to pull better,like py rear drive to much so not tempted by v6 mondeo's even though they are nice cars :y :y :y :y

You can pick up em up dirt cheap - they never really took off like the MK1-MK2 ST24 -ST200

It will seem quicker for a couple of reasons, 1st it's only Cav/Vectra size where as if you want to compare a Ford with the Omega you'd have to drive a Granada/Scorpio.
2nd FWD delivers it power/torque better as they doesn't loose as much power/torque through the gearbox/propshaft as RWD does.
Still a great car though I really like them  :y

immortal wrote on 08. Apr 2011 at 09:15:

Hi, Blower as in turbo you mean? No turbo , this pulled clean from nowt up until 7k so it might have been tuned? Matt

i geuss a blower would be a supercharger like on the xr6 jag know that's a car!