2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mondeo | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |