1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 44 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 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 756 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Bijou | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |