1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Taunus 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 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |