2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |