1979 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Citroen CX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Citroen CX (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
