 | Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger SE 580 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a Swift Challenger SE 580 with an actual weight of 1566 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (156 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
205
Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
99
Weight ratio: 89% (101% of kerbweight)
1566 kg
1757 kg
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| Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger SE 580 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger SE 580: 1566 kg.
- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi: 1757 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 89%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 205 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 260 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Ford is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 99 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is fairly good.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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