1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 15 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1080 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 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Dyane 6 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |