1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1958 Ford 17 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford 17 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 1958 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 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, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
