1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1952 Citroen 15 and 1952 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1952 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Ford Zephyr 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 1952 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |