2006 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 82 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
