2000 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback 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, 2008 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mondeo | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
