1989 Citroen CX vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen CX weights approximately 39 kg more than 1998 Ford Cougar.
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, 1998 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen CX. (160 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen CX | 1998 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | CX | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 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 | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |