2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Monterey | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |