1992 Citroen ZX vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1992 Citroen ZX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1992 Citroen ZX. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 848 kg more than 1992 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Citroen ZX, 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 Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen ZX. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen ZX | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | ZX | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |
