1974 Citroen GS vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Citroen GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen GS, 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 Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | GS | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1222 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 87 L |
