1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Celica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
