1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 37 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, 1986 Ford Orion (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion.
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, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 1986 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Orion |
Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |