2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1364 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |