1989 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Citroen CX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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 Citroen CX (160 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen CX | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Meteor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |