2009 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2009 Ford Focus and 2001 Ford Mondeo are equipped with a 1,753 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 102 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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, 2009 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
