2003 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica.
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, 2005 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mondeo | Celica |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |