1984 Citroen LN vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Citroen LN is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 375 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 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
