2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 33 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 (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 519 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2000 Citroen Xsara, 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Xsara | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1141 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |
