1984 Citroen CX vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 201 kg more than 1984 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (301 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2930 mm |
