1981 Citroen LN vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen LN | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | LN | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2580 mm |