2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | BLS | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |