1996 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 955 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
