1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (178 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mondeo | Santana |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
