1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX.
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, 1987 Ford Escort (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | AX | Escort |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 54 L |