2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4605 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
