1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Consul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen Bijou. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen Bijou would be higher. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Consul weights approximately 218 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 1966 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 1966 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, 1966 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 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 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Bijou | Consul |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 40 L |
