1956 Citroen DS vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 678 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Montclair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 546 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3130 mm |