i have actually driven a 2L mondeo, cannot remember the spec/year/trim level/badging etc.
it seemed like a fine car, fine to the extent that it did the job, but (without wanting to sound bitchy) it just did not come close to excelling in a single area. engine wise it was not particularly quiet, it was coarse when pushed hard, while it did have grip, all controls seemed to be subject to some sort of time delay etc as an every day car for every day transport, im sure the providing it started every day, it was great for getting you somewhere, but i could not find a single ounce of its existance to be excited about.
maybe you are happy with a car that "works", but to me a car has to not only work but entertain also.