1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen C 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen C 15 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | C 15 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
