2007 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 450 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3392 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |