1943 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 57 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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 15 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar. 2000 Mercury Cougar 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. 2000 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Citroen 15 | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | 15 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1943 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 176 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |