2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 399 kg more than 1990 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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1437 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |