1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 62 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, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus. 2011 Ford Focus 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. 2011 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2614 mm |
