2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 223 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.

Because 2011 Tesla Roadster 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 2011 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.

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