2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1264 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
