1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 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 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |