2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 22 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Condor | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1437 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
