1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 46 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 284 kg more than 1948 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 1994 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |
