2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 126 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
