1984 Citroen LN vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1984 Citroen LN is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
