1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1951 Ford Vedette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 446 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette 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 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 2CV, 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
