2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 3 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Tazz |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
