2012 Koenigsegg Agera vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo

To start off, both 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 784 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 79 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.

Because 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 Koenigsegg Agera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 910 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Koenigsegg Agera has manual transmission. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Koenigsegg Agera 2012 Ford Mondeo
Make Koenigsegg Ford
Model Agera Mondeo
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 927 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 1100 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1369 kg
Vehicle Length 4293 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1996 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm


 

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