1978 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Citroen CX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 315 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX, 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, 1978 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen CX | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |