2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 158 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
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 |
Torque | 367 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |