2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 804 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
