1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 12 M (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 355 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 1970 Ford 12 M 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 1970 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV, 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 423 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
