2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 358 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mondeo | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mondeo | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |