1986 Citroen C 15 vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen C 15 | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C 15 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2300 mm |
