2010 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 379 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Tata Safari | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Safari | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |