2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2006 Toyota RAV4 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mondeo | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |