1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 11 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar.
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. 1990 Ford Telstar 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. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 11 | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 11 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2520 mm |
