2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| 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 | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
