2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2007 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
