1974 Citroen CX vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (75 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 608 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, 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, 1974 Citroen CX (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 147 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
