1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 31 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 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford Cortina 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 1972 Ford Cortina. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1941 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |