1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1952 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1944 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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |
