1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 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 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2121 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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 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-250 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 2CV | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 144 L |
