1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (114 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (152 Nm). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | 109 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
