1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury LN7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury LN7 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 287 kg more than 1982 Mercury LN7. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1982 Mercury LN7 has manual transmission. 1982 Mercury LN7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury LN7 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | LN7 | Civic |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |