1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 980 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 98 L |
