2004 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 566 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |