2007 Renault Logan 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 Renault Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Logan would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 352 kg more than 2007 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Logan. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Logan | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Logan | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1459 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |