1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1967 Plymouth Fury is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 634 kg more than 1945 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Plymouth Fury 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 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Citroen 15. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1945 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1945 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Plymouth Fury will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | 15 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |
