1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1991 Citroen ZX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Citroen ZX. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 526 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Ford Fairlane 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 1987 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX, 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (160 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX.

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