1957 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Ford Escort is newer by 31 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 1 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Escort.
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, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (109 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen 15 | 1988 Ford Escort | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |