1990 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1990 Citroen CX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 702 kg more than 1990 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen CX, 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen CX. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1990 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1990 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen CX | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | CX | Monterey |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3160 mm |