2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 182 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
