1942 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 58 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, 2000 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
