1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.

Because 1969 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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