2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford 12 M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1956 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Osee | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Osee | 12 M |
Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1560 mm |