1980 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Citroen CX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 425 kg more than 1980 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen CX | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | CX | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
