2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 585 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |