1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 51 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 1236 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 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen Bijou, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Bijou | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 61 L |
