1956 Citroen DS vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 10 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 467 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 Marcos 1800 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 1966 Marcos 1800. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Citroen | Marcos |
Model | DS | 1800 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |