2007 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
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 Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2003 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |