2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 492 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 98 L |
