Ford Mondeo Wagon (1996 – 2000) vs Honda Accord (1996 – 1998): specs compared
The Ford Mondeo Wagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 210 km/h. The Honda Accord uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,220 kg against 1,249 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Wagon
1996 – 2000
|
Honda
Accord
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 105 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 220 Nm | 158 – 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 13.9 s | 9.0 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 215 km/h | 185 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.7 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,249 – 1,392 kg | 1,220 – 1,305 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.