2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
