1985 Citroen LNA vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1985 Citroen LNA and 1985 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1985 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Escort weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen LNA. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen LNA | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LNA | Escort |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
