1974 Citroen GS vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1974 Citroen GS is newer by 20 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 100 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS.
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, 1974 Citroen GS, 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen GS | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | GS | Montclair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |