2009 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
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 Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 327 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 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 1970 Mercury Montego. 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 Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego 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 Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
