1989 Citroen XM vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 620 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 1974 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 1974 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1989 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1989 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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