2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 424 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica.
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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Celica. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
