2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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 (172 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit. 2011 Honda Fit 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. 2011 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Fit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2499 mm |
