1982 Citroen BX vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1982 Citroen BX is newer by 15 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 254 more horse power than 1982 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 418 kg more than 1982 Citroen BX. 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, 1982 Citroen BX, 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen BX. (122 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen BX | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | BX | Montclair |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 986 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |