2007 Acura TL vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 156 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |