2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,827 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 16 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mondeo | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
