2009 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 228 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |