1997 Citroen XM vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Citroen XM is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen XM. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | XM | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |