1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 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, 1954 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Citroen 15 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Escort |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |