1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma 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 Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Puma |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
