1972 Citroen GS vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1972 Citroen GS and 1972 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 805 kg more than 1972 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen GS | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | GS | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1015 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |