1972 Citroen GS vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen GS would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1972 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ford Falcon 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 1980 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen GS | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | GS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
