1987 Citroen AX vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 18 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 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Citroen AX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX will offer significantly more control. 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 (452 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (110 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen AX 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.

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