1973 Citroen GS vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Citroen GS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 78 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 1971 Ford Capri 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 1971 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | GS | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |