1974 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Because 1970 Ford Maverick 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 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |
