1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 22 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1956 Citroen ID 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ferrari 308 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 1978 Ferrari 308. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | ID 19 | 308 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |