1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 828 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 2CV | Sable |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 85 L |
