1985 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 404 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
