2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 712 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Honda Pilot 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. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Pilot |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 77 L |