1980 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Citroen CX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Citroen CX weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Citroen CX (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen CX | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Escort |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |