2012 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2012 Ford Mondeo and 2012 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford S-Max weights approximately 204 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
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 S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1539 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
