1975 Citroen CX vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1975 Citroen CX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 14 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 1967 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen CX | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | CX | Montclair |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3130 mm |