2006 Rover 75 vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 179 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Rover 75 | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 75 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |