 | Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi aut.
Standaard Caravan |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi aut. with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Standaard 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
209
220
Mountains
Risk of snaking
249
196
Weight ratio: 67% (76% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1778 kg
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| Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi aut.
Standaard Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Standaard Caravan : 1200 kg.
- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi aut.: 1778 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 209 points).
- Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 220 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 20.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 249 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 61 mph (99 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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 196 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.
- 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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