1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 53 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, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2004 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1951 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1951 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Focus |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 178 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2630 mm |