2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 262 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |