2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 29 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Forester | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
