2012 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2012 Ford Ka and 2012 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford Ka | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |