1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1991 Citroen ZX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1991 Citroen ZX. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 704 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 1989 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1991 Citroen ZX has manual transmission. 1991 Citroen ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen ZX | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | ZX | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |