1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 525 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 1956 Ford Consul 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 1956 Ford Consul. 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Bijou | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 47 L |