1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 119 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1101 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
