1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1982 Ford Telstar is newer by 41 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1941 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Telstar |
Year Released | 1941 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |