1996 Citroen ZX vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1996 Citroen ZX and 1996 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Citroen ZX. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 82 kg more than 1996 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Ford Escort (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen ZX. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | ZX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
