1943 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 41 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 325 kg more than 1943 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Citroen 15. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1943 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1943 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Citroen 15 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | 15 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |
