2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 207 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |