2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 123 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic 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 Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2204 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |