1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego 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 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1972 Mercury Montego 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. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Montego | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |