1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen Bijou. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen Bijou would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1960 Citroen Bijou. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen Bijou has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen Bijou will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Bijou | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 72 L |
