1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 48 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1944 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ferrari 456 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 1992 Ferrari 456. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1944 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1944 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | 15 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
