2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 941 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2573 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
