1942 Citroen 15 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 66 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 128 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 | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
