1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 412 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
