1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 605 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
