1948 Citroen 15 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 56 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 326 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.
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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15. 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |