1981 Citroen CX vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Citroen CX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 405 kg more than 1981 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen CX. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1981 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen CX | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
