2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 439 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |