1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
Because 1975 Ford Capri 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 1975 Ford Capri. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen ID 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | ID 19 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
