1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 600 kg more than 1955 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 15 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 15 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2890 mm |
