1967 Citroen 2CV vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1967 Citroen 2CV and 1967 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Citroen 2CV. (18 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 840 kg more than 1967 Citroen 2CV. 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, 1967 Citroen 2CV, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen 2CV | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 2CV | Comet |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
