1978 Citroen LN vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1978 Citroen LN is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Montego 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 1972 Mercury Montego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LN, 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | LN | Montego |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3010 mm |
