1999 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1433 kg more than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mondeo. (181 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mondeo | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |