1951 Citroen 11 vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 11 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor.
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. 1982 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1951 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1951 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 11 | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 11 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |