2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Tata Safari (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Mondeo | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
