1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Citroen C 15 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 67 kg more than 1988 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Escort 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 1977 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen C 15 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C 15 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
