1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 52 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 674 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Because 1996 Ferrari F50 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 1996 Ferrari F50. 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | 15 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
