1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2000 Citroen C3
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (96 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 609 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego 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 1969 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3, 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3. 2000 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2000 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Montego | C3 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |