2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
