1984 Citroen CX vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Citroen CX is newer by 17 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 187 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 34 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | CX | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
