1951 Citroen 2CV vs. 1954 Ford Popular

To start off, 1954 Ford Popular is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 220 kg more than 1951 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1954 Ford Popular 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 1954 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 2CV, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 2CV.

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