2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 502 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |