1956 Citroen DS vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1973 Mercury Monterey is newer by 17 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 610 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 1973 Mercury Monterey 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 1973 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Monterey |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3160 mm |