2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 503 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
