2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 259 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.
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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |