1976 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 213 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1989 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2345 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |