1990 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 657 kg more than 1990 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, 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |