2003 Ford Mondeo vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mondeo and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 2003 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mondeo | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
