1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 51 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1531 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, 1955 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 15 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
