1982 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1982 Citroen LN and 1982 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 312 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.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | LN | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
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 | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1026 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 |