2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Mondeo | Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2673 mm |
