2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 419 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 2004 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 2004 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |