1949 Citroen 2CV vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 2CV.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Citroen 2CV. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 2CV | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 132 L |
