1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1985 Citroen Mehari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Because 1975 Ford LTD 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 1975 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Mehari, 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Mehari | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | LTD |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |