1990 Citroen AX vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Citroen AX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 153 kg more than 1990 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen AX | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | AX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 937 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
