1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1991 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1991 Citroen ZX and 1991 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen ZX (89 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX.
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 Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen ZX | 1991 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | ZX | Escort |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |