1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 482 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Insight |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
