1976 Citroen LN vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1976 Citroen LN and 1976 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 409 kg more than 1976 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen LN, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen LN | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | LN | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |