2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Honda FR-V are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda FR-V (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 Honda FR-V.
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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
