1958 Citroen 2CV vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1958 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1958 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Citroen 2CV | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
