1996 Citroen C 15 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1996 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 699 kg more than 1996 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen C 15 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C 15 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
