2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 381 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
