2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 556 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |