1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 604 kg more than 1948 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15, 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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | 15 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3160 mm |