1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Popular weights approximately 171 kg more than 1960 Citroen Bijou. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Ford Popular 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 1953 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen Bijou, 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, 1953 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1953 Ford Popular | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Bijou | Popular |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2300 mm |