2005 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 (223 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
