1970 Mercury Montego vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Montego | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Montego | C5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |