2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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 Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mondeo | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |