2007 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 511 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |