1942 Citroen 15 vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
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, 1942 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 15 | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1942 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |