1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1996 Ford Contour
To start off, 1996 Ford Contour is newer by 42 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, 1996 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1996 Ford Contour.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Citroen 15 | 1996 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Contour |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |
