2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | CR-V |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |