1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2002 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Ford Escort is newer by 51 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, 2002 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2002 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 2002 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| 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 | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
