1957 Citroen 15 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Taunus 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 1977 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 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, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen 15 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |