1989 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Citroen CX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen CX weights approximately 145 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen CX | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
