1947 Citroen 11 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1947 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 465 kg more than 1947 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Ford Falcon 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 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1947 Citroen 11, 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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1947 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1947 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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