1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1990 Ford Orion
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 42 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 17 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1990 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1990 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Orion |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |