2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 62 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mondeo | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
