2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mondeo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
