2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 296 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 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, 2007 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 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Mondeo 2007 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Mondeo Civic
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2302 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1478 kg 1182 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 50 L