1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 35 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 11.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1985 Ford Meteor 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. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 11 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 11 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2410 mm |