2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |