1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 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, 1954 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1954 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Citroen 15 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |