1970 Citroen GS vs. 1979 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Citroen GS. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford Taunus 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Citroen GS, 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen GS. (70 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen GS.

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