1984 Citroen CX vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 Citroen CX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 521 kg more than 1984 Citroen CX.
Because 1969 Mercury Monterey 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 1969 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (301 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | CX | Monterey |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |