1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 40 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Capri. 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, 1946 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Citroen 15 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Capri |
Year Released | 1946 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2400 mm |