1981 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |
