2000 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 124 kg more than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Step Wagon | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Step Wagon | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |