2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
