1989 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1989 Citroen CX and 1989 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen CX weights approximately 238 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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 Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen CX. (160 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen CX | 1989 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | CX | Capri |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
