1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1954 Mercury Montclair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 15 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2980 mm |
