1995 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mondeo. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1995 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:
| 1995 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
