1957 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 32 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, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen 15 | 1989 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
