1976 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,345 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 1976 Citroen CX (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Meteor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2345 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |