1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Marauder 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 Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen Dyane 6, 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 Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Dyane 6 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |