1941 Citroen 7A vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 530 kg more than 1941 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford Fairlane 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 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 7A, 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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1941 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1941 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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