1973 Citroen GS vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 90 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 1998 Ford Scorpio 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 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | GS | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |