2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 391 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
