1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1967 Plymouth Fury is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 764 kg more than 1950 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Plymouth Fury 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 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1950 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1950 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Plymouth Fury will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 11 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | 11 | Fury |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |