1956 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1996 Mercury Mystique is newer by 40 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 16 kg more than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Mercury Mystique (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
