1967 Citroen DS vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Citroen DS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS.
Because 1955 Mercury Montclair 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 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Montclair |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2980 mm |