 | Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger SE 480 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a Swift Challenger SE 480 with an actual weight of 1282 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
200
168
Mountains
Risk of snaking
208
180
Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight)
1282 kg
1784 kg
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| Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger SE 480 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger SE 480: 1282 kg.
- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi: 1784 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 200 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 168 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 208 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 60 mph (96 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 180 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 more than sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
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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