1974 Citroen GS vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 368 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.
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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1974 Citroen GS has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar 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 | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | GS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |