2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 732 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Honda Odyssey 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. 2005 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 79 L |