2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 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 (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |