2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 594 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mondeo | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |