2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Previa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
