1949 Citroen 11 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 11 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
Because 1984 Ford Capri 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 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 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. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 11 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 11 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2570 mm |
