1975 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, 2011 Citroen C6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6, 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, 2011 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2011 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Escort | C6 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |