1997 Eagle Talon vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1997 Eagle Talon 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, 1997 Eagle Talon 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, 1997 Eagle Talon (289 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm). This means 1997 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1997 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 1997 Eagle Talon 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Eagle Talon | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Talon | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
