1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 19 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 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 361 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 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1979 Ford Ranchero 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. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Bijou | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2300 mm |