2007 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Mercury Marauder 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 2003 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2003 Mercury Marauder 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. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Marauder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |