2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 352 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
