2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Solara. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 12 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2005 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Solara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
