2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 92 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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 @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 6 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |