2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Mondeo and 2013 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 81 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 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. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |