2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 150 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.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
