1974 Citroen CX vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1974 Citroen CX and 1974 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Ford Capri 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 1974 Ford Capri. 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 (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
