2006 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1969 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 1969 Mercury Montego. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |