1980 Citroen LN vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Capri 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 1981 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen LN | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 58 L |
