1982 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1982 Citroen LN and 1982 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Escort weights approximately 164 kg more than 1982 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen LN | 1982 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
