1959 Citroen DS vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Cougar 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 Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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 Cougar (297 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2830 mm |
