1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Citroen Dyane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, 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 Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen Dyane | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Dyane | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 41 L |