2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 471 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |