2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |
