Could the Mondeo replace the Falcon?

[Billydean]

Could the Mondeo replace the Falcon?

Size wise it's very similar, the Falcon is around 200mm longer, the Mondeo is slightly wider and higher.

If Ford Australia could fit a four litre motor into a Cortina, they could fit anything into a Mondeo.

[Wretched]

As a family car i can't see why it can't replace it.
I don't see that it needs a 4.0 6 cylinder, the current crop of engines do just fine.

BTW a Mondeo RS would be nice to see. In wagon format...hmmmm

[Road_Warrior]

New Fusion will replace them both.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Wretched

As a family car i can't see why it can't replace it.
I don't see that it needs a 4.0 6 cylinder, the current crop of engines do just fine.

BTW a Mondeo RS would be nice to see. In wagon format...hmmmm

350~hp 2.4L EcoBoost fitted with Haldex AWD system into a mondeo. No RS badge though. I reckon that be a winner, probably wouldnt sell though.

Yes the Mondeo could replace it, but it looks like new Mondeo/Fusion will replace it.

[LeadFoot81]

I think an AWD EcoBoost Titanium/Sport Mondeo/Fusion would be excellent as a practical family hack/fun machine.

[Bossxr8]

It's not a replacement per se but it will become the biggest sedan Ford will sell after Falcon goes. It can never replace the Falcon though, 2 totally different cars.

[JG34JA]

Do you mean, will it provide certain journalists with a job to trumpet its soon-to-be-demise?

[WAR40T]

I'll gladly park the new Mondeo / Fusion in my shed. Plenty of tech, looks great..... If only it came with the 3.5 ecoboost V6 though.

[Fordman1]

The all new Mondeo / Fusion Wagon diesel will be my car in a couple of years.

[BDA074]

Bring the sedan back and call it a Fusion. Just ad an ST version and you have a car to cover the majority.
Mustang can do the rest...

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Billydean

Could the Mondeo replace the Falcon?

Size wise it's very similar, the Falcon is around 200mm longer, the Mondeo is slightly wider and higher.

If Ford Australia could fit a four litre motor into a Cortina, they could fit anything into a Mondeo.

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That looks tough as, I'd consider one if it was manual.

[mik]

rear wheel drive mondeo with v8 or inline 6 ???

[jpd80]

Fusion is available with 1.6 Ecoboost, 2.0 Ecoboost in FWD and AWD

There's also a hybrid and a plug in hybrid that goes 30 km on charge only.

And of course the Lincoln version has a 3.7 V6 with AWD....

[Billydean]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Fusion is available with 1.6 Ecoboost, 2.0 Ecoboost in FWD and AWD.

Yes, but it's UGLY.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Billydean

Yes, but it's UGLY.

I reckon fusion is one of the best looking fords lol.

And if you don't like fusion you probably won't like the fh/fg3 update.

[Billydean]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

And if you don't like fusion you probably won't like the fh/fg3 update.

We haven't seen them yet, they couldn't possibly be as bad as the Fusion.

[Superoo]

I think I can speak with a bit of experience on this one.....and the answer is yes.
There's little difference in interior space (I fit 3 car seats in the Mondeo) and the availability of a hatch/wagon is more practical. It's just a pity that we won't see the same level of performance as we have available in a turbocharged or V8 falcon - but too few seem to care about that anymore.

The new Fusion/Mondeo certainly looks good.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Superoo

I think I can speak with a bit of experience on this one.....and the answer is yes.
There's little difference in interior space (I fit 3 car seats in the Mondeo) and the availability of a hatch/wagon is more practical. It's just a pity that we won't see the same level of performance as we have available in a turbocharged or V8 falcon - but too few seem to care about that anymore.

The new Fusion/Mondeo certainly looks good.

The new Fusion actually has 25mm more hip and shoulder room than the current Mondeo.
so while it's not as wide internally as Falcon, the vehicle range certainly holds hope.

But in all things, if Ford doesn't bother doing "push advertising" sales will stay uninspiring..
Upgraded Mondeo will be available at the same time as Falcon so not really a replacement,
it just depends whether Ford will bother competing in large cars after 2016, who really knows..

[The Yeti]

No ******* way, it really is an old lady's car and should come with a free white hat for the parcell shelf

If you see this as a viable alternative you should just buy a Camry

[6t6m]

Is there any chance that there is a Mondeo ST or Fusion SHO in development for the future. It's going to be hard to swallow if there is no high performance model.

[Billydean]

Originally Posted by Superoo

It's just a pity that we won't see the same level of performance as we have available in a turbocharged or V8 falcon.

The Mustang can take care of that.

[Billydean]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

If you see this as a viable alternative you should just by a Camry

I hope you never have to make your living as a comedian.

And I bet you've never driven a Mondeo.

[justa6]

[QUOTE=Billydean;4813468]Could the Mondeo replace the Falcon?

Size wise it's very similar, the Falcon is around 200mm longer, the Mondeo is slightly wider and higher.

If Ford Australia could fit a four litre motor into a Cortina, they could fit anything into a Mondeo.



Your nuts if you don't think that looks killer. If that could be a twin turbo v6 awd, bring it on.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

No ******* way, it really is an old lady's car and should come with a free white hat for the parcell shelf

If you see this as a viable alternative you should just buy a Camry

Actually, it has a better hybrid and plug in hybrid than the camry too..

[Bluehoon]

It would only replace the falcon properly it if had a diff in the back

[BDA074]

I reckon hat looks hot!
AWD, Ecoboost and hybrid options. Game on!

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

No ******* way, it really is an old lady's car and should come with a free white hat for the parcell shelf

If you see this as a viable alternative you should just buy a Camry

You cannot seriously be comparing a Mondeo with a Camry. If you are, then it just shows that you've never driven the Mondeo.

I've driven both. Mondeo is much, much more of a driver's car than a Camry.

[chevypower]

Originally Posted by Bluehoon

It would only replace the falcon properly it if had a diff in the a$$

So you would buy an AWD Fusion?

[WILDB]

A few companies have made some aftermarket parts to make the new Fusion/Mondeo look even better than it already does.

http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...ladega-fusion/

[2011G6E]

Car companies build cars to sell...they don't build cars just for enthusiasts. probably 90% of drivers wouldn't know and wouldn't care which end is doing the driving. Getting the tail out is hardly high on the priorities of the average buyer.

I've been in a few Mondeos...they loaned us one at Ford when we got a towbar fitted to our G6E that we had owned for a week. It was a normal model, a diesel manual. After half an hour driving around Rocky my missus and I looked at one another and both said the same thing...if we'd driven that car first, before the Falcon, we'd have bought it in a heartbeat.
A workmate has a Titanium XR5...awesome car, very euro, goes like the clappers.
If you're just after "an car", then all the people buying Camrys ought to go to Ford and have a look at a Mondeo...it's so much better as a car it isn't funny.