1973 Citroen GS vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen GS would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (106 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 460 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | GS | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |