1985 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1985 Citroen CX and 1985 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada.
Because 1985 Ford Granada 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 1985 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Granada |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |
