1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2002 Ford F-150
To start off, 2002 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1511 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 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen Bijou. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford F-150 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2002 Ford F-150 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. 2002 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2002 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Bijou | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3050 mm |
