1989 Citroen XM vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 22 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1989 Citroen XM, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | XM | Montclair |
Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |