2000 Acura TL vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura TL weights approximately 34 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
