1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1956 Citroen ID 19 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Because 1950 Ford Vedette 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 1950 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19, 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, 1956 Citroen ID 19 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen ID 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | ID 19 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |