1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Citroen C8
To start off, 2010 Citroen C8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Citroen C8. 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, 2010 Citroen C8, 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2010 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Montego | C8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
