1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 41 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1954 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Citroen 15 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 15 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
