1973 Citroen SM vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen SM would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen SM (180 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria.

Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (233 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Citroen SM has manual transmission. 1973 Citroen SM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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