2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
