1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1954 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Fairlane 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 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Citroen 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Citroen 15. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1954 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1954 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Citroen 15 | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | 15 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |
