1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (162 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
