1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Citroen Saxo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,527 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Saxo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Cortina 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo, 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, 1996 Citroen Saxo (95 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Saxo | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Saxo | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |