2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 884 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2140 mm |
