1978 Citroen LN vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LN would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 844 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
