1974 Citroen CX vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 590 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Marauder 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 1968 Mercury Marauder. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | CX | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3160 mm |
