1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1989 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 1989 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1989 Mercury Cougar 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. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | XM | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
