1973 Citroen DS vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1973 Citroen DS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen DS | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | DS | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
