1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Because 1993 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 178 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2770 mm |