1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 42 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | 15 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
