1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 996 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 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 1989 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1989 Ford Fairlane 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Bijou | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2930 mm |
