2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 478 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |