2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 478 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mondeo | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |