2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 451 kg more than 2008 Renault Twingo. 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mondeo | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
