1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 23 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford Corsair 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 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Citroen 15 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1944 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |