1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (178 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1797 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |