2005 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
