2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2011 Honda Odyssey and 2011 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 428 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Odyssey | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
