1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 36 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
Because 1981 Ford Capri 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 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Citroen 15 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Capri |
Year Released | 1945 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |