1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 48 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Because 1993 Ford Sierra 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 1993 Ford Sierra. 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, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Citroen 15 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1945 | 1993 |
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 | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |