1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1983 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1983 Ford Telstar is newer by 38 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, 1983 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 Ford Telstar.
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, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Telstar. 1983 Ford Telstar 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. 1983 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 1983 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
