1971 Citroen DS vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1971 Citroen DS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 848 kg more than 1971 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Citroen DS, 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 Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen DS | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3160 mm |
