1949 Citroen 11 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 46 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 359 kg more than 1949 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 1995 Ford Scorpio. 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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