1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 365 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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 Escort (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Escort |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |