1943 Citroen 7A vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 1943 Citroen 7A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 7A weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 7A, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Citroen 7A | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 7A | Escort |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
