2008 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |