The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDDi with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 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 good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
204
Mountains
Risk of snaking
304
346
Weight ratio: 12% (13% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1723 kg
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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDDi Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDDi: 1723 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 12%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 204 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 13.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 304 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 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 12%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 13%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 346 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 good.
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.