2006 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 625 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1974 Mercury Monterey 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 1974 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5769 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
