1951 Citroen 11 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 11 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.

Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 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. 1984 Ford Sierra 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. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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