2002 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1184 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Mercury Cougar 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.

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