The Ford Mondeo 1.8 16v with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1179 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite with a User Payload (166 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
179
84
Mountains
Risk of snaking
164
173
Weight ratio: 74% (85% of kerbweight)
1179 kg
1586 kg
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Ford Mondeo 1.8 16v Sprite Alpine 2
Actual Weights
Sprite Alpine 2: 1179 kg.
Ford Mondeo 1.8 16v: 1586 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 179 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 84 points).
Slightly higher revs (3100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 164 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (5500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 56 mph (90 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, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 173 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 sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.