2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Mondeo | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
