2010 Volvo C70 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C70 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 108 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo C70 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | C70 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |