2009 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TSX | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
