1956 Citroen DS vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 67 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Because 1960 Ford Zodiac 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 1960 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |