1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (143 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2007 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Serie II | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |