1966 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 200 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 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |