1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 305 kg more than 1946 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 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 Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Citroen 15. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 15 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2910 mm |
