2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |