1971 Citroen SM vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen SM would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Citroen SM (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Citroen SM.
Because 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Citroen SM, 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen SM. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen SM. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Citroen SM has manual transmission. 1971 Citroen SM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen SM | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | SM | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2670 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |