2010 BMW 650 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 BMW 650 and 2010 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 650 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
