1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1975 Citroen Dyane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 247 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Ford Prefect 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 1948 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen Dyane | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Dyane | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
