1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 21 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Because 1969 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |