1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1993 Ford Tempo is newer by 33 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Tempo weights approximately 601 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.
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, 1993 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Bijou | Tempo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |