1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 38 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo.
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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo. 1994 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Tempo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2540 mm |