1974 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 15 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair 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 1989 Ford Corsair.
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 (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1974 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1974 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Corsair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |