1974 Citroen CX vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane 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 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | CX | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3130 mm |