1994 Citroen AX vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 387 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Taunus 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen AX | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | AX | Taunus |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |