2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 282 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.
Because 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |