2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec
To start off, both 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente and 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec weights approximately 57 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec. 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente | 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.3l Duratec | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
