1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 574 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Range Rover | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |