1989 Citroen XM vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (110 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Cougar 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 1968 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | XM | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |