1974 Citroen CX vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 193 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | CX | Sable |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
