1978 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Citroen CX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 256 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. 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 (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
