1999 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (181 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mondeo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
