2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 3 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
