1952 Citroen 2CV vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1952 Citroen 2CV and 1952 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 2CV. (11 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 550 kg more than 1952 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Ford Consul 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 1952 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Citroen 2CV | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | Consul |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 11 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
