1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1971 Ford Mustang 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15, 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, 1941 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |