2008 Rover 45 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 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 396 kg more than 2008 Rover 45. 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 45 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 Rover 45 | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 45 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1180 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |