2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 39 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sequoia | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
