2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 179 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
