1959 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey is newer by 13 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), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 802 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 1972 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 1972 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1959 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1959 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Monterey |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
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 | 74 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3160 mm |