2009 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 349 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1283 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |