1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 40 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, 1984 Ford Orion (78 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 419 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Citroen 15 | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Orion |
Year Released | 1944 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |