1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 964 kg more than 1978 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford Falcon 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 1997 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LNA, 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LNA | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
