1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Cortina 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 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
