1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 185 kg more than 1955 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 15. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1955 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1955 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 15 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 15 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |
