1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 37 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Citroen 15 | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
