1976 Citroen LN vs. 1998 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen LN would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN.
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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1976 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1976 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen LN | 1998 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
