2007 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |
