1976 Citroen GS vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Citroen GS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 334 kg more than 1976 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen GS | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | GS | Comet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
