2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Mondeo | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |
