2006 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane 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 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 6990 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |