1986 Talbot Samba vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 816 kg more than 1986 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Talbot Samba | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Talbot | Ford |
| Model | Samba | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
