1975 Citroen CX vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Citroen CX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 385 kg more than 1975 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | CX | Comet |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |
