1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 303 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Mondeo (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Quintet | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
