2008 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 224 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6722 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |