1967 Citroen DS vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 312 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
