1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | 15 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
