1984 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Citroen CX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |