1989 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1989 Citroen AX and 1989 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Escort weights approximately 300 kg more than 1989 Citroen AX. 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, 1989 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen AX | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | AX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
