1990 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 334 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham 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 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3130 mm |
