1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 41 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
Because 1989 Ferrari 208 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 1989 Ferrari 208. 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | 15 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |
