1956 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 437 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 1972 Mercury Montego 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 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Montego |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |
