1947 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 37 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
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, 1947 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Citroen 15 | 1984 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Orion |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
