2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 436 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mondeo | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1369 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |