1955 Citroen DS vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen DS would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cyclone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1955 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 507 kg more than 1955 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Cyclone 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 1966 Mercury Cyclone. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1955 Citroen DS, 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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1955 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1955 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Mercury Cyclone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen DS | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |
