2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 993 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 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
