1944 Citroen 7 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 7 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 7. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 604 kg more than 1944 Citroen 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 7, 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. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1944 Citroen 7 has manual transmission. 1944 Citroen 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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