1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Mercury MC4 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 1997 Mercury MC4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | MC4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |