1999 Ford Mondeo vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1999 Ford Mondeo and 1999 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Mondeo (181 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mondeo | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |