1943 Citroen 15 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 15 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Consul 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 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 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, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Citroen 15 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
