2011 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 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 | 1614 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4935 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |