2012 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2012 Ford Mondeo and 2012 Suzuki Alto 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 92 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Alto. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Alto has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Alto 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 Mondeo | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Mondeo | Alto |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |