1973 Citroen DS vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen DS | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | DS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2880 mm |