1954 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 51 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 409 kg more than 1954 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Citroen 15. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1954 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1954 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Citroen 15 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |