2008 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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 (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Corsa | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1363 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |
