2010 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 376 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Mondeo | Duster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
