2008 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego 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 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |