2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic

To start off, both 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic and 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic.

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 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ambiente Automatic 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ambiente Automatic
Make Ford Ford
Model Mondeo Mondeo
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 11.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1369 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.9 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 59 L


 

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