1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 446 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 1974 Ford Capri 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 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen Bijou has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen Bijou will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Bijou | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |