1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1959 Citroen 2CV and 1959 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Prefect (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 54 L |
