1996 Citroen XM vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Citroen XM is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | XM | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |