2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 515 kg more than 1996 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |