1974 Citroen CX vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 657 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1974 Citroen CX has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Citroen CX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Citroen CX | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 55.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2300 mm |