2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 344 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Mondeo | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
