2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2008 Ford Focus and 2012 Ford Mondeo are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 576 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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:
2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |