2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 56 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.

Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Porsche 911 2010 Ford Mondeo
Make Porsche Ford
Model 911 Mondeo
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 59 L