1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1986 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |