2002 Citroen C-Airdream vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C-Airdream would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (208 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream, 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (284 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C-Airdream | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C-Airdream | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |