1966 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 274 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |