1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1989 Ford Meteor 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 Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Bijou | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
