1974 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 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 2,498 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 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Taunus 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 1978 Ford Taunus. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1294 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 | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |