1991 Citroen C vs. 1991 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1991 Citroen C and 1991 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,512 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1991 Citroen C. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Taurus weights approximately 555 kg more than 1991 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen C. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen C | 1991 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
