2011 Peugeot 408 vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2011 Peugeot 408 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 408. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Peugeot 408 | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
