1974 Citroen GS vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Citroen GS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 913 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mercury Montego 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 1969 Mercury Montego. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1974 Citroen GS has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Citroen GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | GS | Montego |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 85 L |
