1971 Citroen Dyane vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 Citroen Dyane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford 17 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 1967 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1967 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen Dyane | 1967 Ford 17 | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Dyane | 17 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |