2011 Ford Flex vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Flex is newer by 1 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 396 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, 2011 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Flex | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Flex | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
