1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
