1974 Citroen GS vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1051 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 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1974 Citroen GS has manual transmission. 1974 Citroen GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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