2001 Toyota Opa vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Opa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Opa would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Opa. (150 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Opa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 402 kg more than 2001 Toyota Opa. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Opa. (202 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Opa. 2001 Toyota Opa has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Opa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Opa | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Opa | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |