1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 51 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, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort. 2000 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 2000 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Escort |
Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |