1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 18 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 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford 12 M 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 1966 Ford 12 M. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
