2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 119 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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 Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |