1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 49 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 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 747 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, 2009 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Bijou | Focus |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 55 L |
