1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Montego (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV, 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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 2CV | Montego |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 423 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3010 mm |
