1956 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 257 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | DS | Corsair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |