2009 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 662 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 1973 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 1973 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
