1984 Citroen LN vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 540 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 Zephyr 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 Zephyr. 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 Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2930 mm |
