1971 Citroen GS vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen GS would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1971 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Cougar 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 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Citroen GS, 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen GS | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | GS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1015 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |