2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 512 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
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 (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |