2000 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 234 kg more than 2000 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
