2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 458 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
