1947 Citroen 15 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Citroen 15 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Ford Corsair 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 1969 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1947 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, 1947 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1947 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Citroen 15 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1947 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |