1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15.
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, 1985 Ford Meteor (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor 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 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C 15 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
