1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1995 Ford Royale
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen GSA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen GSA would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1995 Ford Royale | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | GSA | Royale |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
