1988 Citroen BX vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 600 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (185 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | BX | Comet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
