1988 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 47 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 985 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |