2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 103 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1369 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |